JCDL 2024 Tutorial: Academic Table and Figure Understanding for Digital Libraries

Open Webpage

Wei Lu, Jiani Huang, Fengchang Yu, Haihua Chen

Published: 01 Jan 2024, Last Modified: 05 Nov 2025JCDL 2024EveryoneRevisionsBibTeXCC BY-SA 4.0
Abstract: Tables and figures are essential for conveying complex information visually and systematically in academic documents. Effective interpretation and extraction of information from academic tables and figures enhance the functionality of digital libraries, enabling more efficient data access and knowledge discovery. This half-day tutorial offers a comprehensive overview of the academic table and figure understanding process, covering detection, structural analysis, semantic interpretation, and practical applications. By discussing related benchmark datasets, recent techniques, and their pros and cons, this tutorial provides valuable insights for the JCDL community, supporting advancements in digital library research and development.